LIDOM rejects attacks by Senator Eliezer Molina against Dominican children in the Kids Caribbean Series
The Dominican Baseball League (LIDOM) has issued a strong statement expressing its rejection of the declarations made by Puerto Rican senator Eliezer Molina. The official lashed out at the Dominican players following the national team’s defeat against Mexico in the framework of the 2026 Kids Caribbean Series, held in Nayarit.
Vitelio Mejía Ortiz, president of the entity, described the comments made by the legislator as unacceptable, underscoring the gravity of directing verbal attacks toward minors who are just beginning their journey in professional and personal sports.
Expressions from figures who hold public roles require responsible handling, especially when they can reach minors who are participating in a competition as part of their sports training.
Vitelio Mejía Ortiz, president of LIDOM
A call for respect in youth sports
The organization emphasized that youth baseball must be a protected space for learning, discipline, and the transmission of values. According to LIDOM, the result of a sporting event should never be the trigger to humiliate or ridicule young people who proudly represent their respective countries.
- The League’s position is not against the nation of Puerto Rico, its people, or its athletes, but a direct response to Senator Molina’s conduct.
- A call was made to preserve the dignity of children above any sports score.
- The entity congratulated the Mexican delegation for their outstanding performance and recognized the effort of the Dominican talents in the tournament.
LIDOM reiterated that sports rivalry must be strictly limited to the playing field, maintaining an environment of mutual respect that favors the integral development of athletes in training. The league reaffirms its commitment to protecting minors from any type of attack that threatens their emotional integrity.
